John Martin Dam

Bent County, Colorado (near LAMAR)

River/Stream: ARKANSAS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
13,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
608,245 acre-ft
Year Completed
1943
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2024-05-09

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO01283
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.06964, -102.93814
Age
83 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.